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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tavaris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tavari|Tavarius
GreekBoy↓ Fading

Tavaris

tuh-VAR-ees · 3 syllables

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#5844
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#5844
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#4836 in 2020
5yr change
-622 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5844 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Tavaris

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5844

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-622 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ModernAfrican American3-syllableStrongContemporaryBoldPopular in 2000sRare
Character
people-oriented pragmatism
STRONG
High confidence

Tavaris is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5844 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -622 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5844 · very rare
Tavaris at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'tavares' meaning 'of the people' or 'belonging to the people'. A modern name with ancient roots, popularized in contemporary African American naming traditions.
Language root:Greek · Modern American
Peak rank:#4836 in 2020
5yr change:-622 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Tavaris Jackson
NFL Quarterback
Similar Sound
TavonTavarickTerranceTamarionTarius
Similar Style
MalikIsiahDariusCortezJavaris
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tavaris
Amara◈Zion◈AaliyahJayden◈Imani◈Kaiah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tavaris · Overview
Summary

Tavaris is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5844 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Tavaris carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 622 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
tavaris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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